The Woman This Month team proudly opened nominations for the ‘Woman of the Year Awards 2024’ in the month of June. As nominations for the prestigious awards remain open until July 31, we answer all your frequently asked questions.
On June 9, the Woman This Month team held a special afternoon tea event to announce the five broad categories encompassing 20 awards in addition to one ‘Lifetime Achievement’ award. Nominations for the awards, the ceremony for which will take place on December 2, is now open and will come to a close on July 31.
Here is everything you need to know:
What are the Women of the Year Awards?
The Women of the Year Awards recognise outstanding women in Bahrain across various fields. The awards aim to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women in engineering, business, arts, health, education, and more.
What are the categories?
1. Engineering and Technical
● Women in Architecture, Construction & Real Estate
● Women in Aviation (Pilots, Administrators, Engineers & ATCs)
● Women in Industry (Manufacturing, Production, Oil & Gas, Alternative Energy)
● Women in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
2. Business and Financial
● Women in Banking & Finance (including Fintech)
● Women in Business
● Women in Innovation (Trend-Setters, Entrepreneurs, Trail-Blazers, Start-ups)
● Women in National Service (Military, Fire Service, Police)
3. Artistic and Creative
● Women in Art & Design (Fine artists and designers)
● Women in Fashion (Models, Designers & Retail)
● Women in Jewellery (Boutique Owners & Designers)
● Women in Entertainment (Dancers, Singers, Musicians & DJs)
4. Health, Social, & Hospitality
● Women in Health (Doctors, Dentists, Nurses & Admins)
● Women in Hospitality (Hotel GMs, Chefs, HR, Housekeeping, etc.)
● Women in Education (Primary/Early Education; Secondary & University/Vocational)
● Women in Philanthropy (Charity & Welfare)
5. Lifestyle and Media
● Women in Beauty (Cosmetic Models, Makeup Artists & Aestheticians)
● Women in Media (TV hosts, Writers, Broadcasters, Influencers, Bloggers)
● Women in Motoring
● Women in Sport
What is the flow of events?
We have started receiving nominations for each of the 20 award categories.
Once the nomination deadline has passed, the Awards Review Committee (ARC) highlighted in the June edition of Woman This Month, along with Russell Bedford Assure Audit, will select the top finalists in each category.
The public can then vote for the finalist they endorse.
This will be followed by a secondary audit by Russell Bedford Assure Audit.
The winners will be announced at the Gala event on December 2.
Who is eligible to be nominated?
Nominees must be current residents of Bahrain.
Former residents who have made significant social welfare contributions in Bahrain are eligible for the philanthropy sub-category.
Startups in the Women in Innovation sub-category must have a valid Bahraini Commercial Registration (CR) and have been operational for at least one year.
Nominees must subscribe to Woman This Month’s free digital edition.
How do I nominate?
Nominations can be made online via the official website, womanoftheyearawards.com. You can nominate yourself or others, and multiple nominations across different categories are allowed, but each must be submitted separately.
What is the nomination process?
The nomination form is available on the website, and you must subscribe to the magazine to submit a nomination. You can nominate yourself or others and submit multiple nominations, but each must be submitted separately.
The Awards Review Committee may change the award category of the nomination received based on their judgement.
Nominations opened on June 9, 2024 and the deadline to submit nominations is July 31, 2024.
The Awards Review Committee will be screening nominations and ranking the nominees to select the finalists in each award category.
How will information on nominees be collected?
The preliminary source of information will be the nomination form, followed by publicly available information.
Nominees will receive an email and a phone call to explain their position on each of the nomination criteria.
What are the nomination criteria?
The following factors will be considered to judge the nominations received:
Innovation and Impact: Degree of innovation and broader impact on industry, technology, society, or culture.
Technical Skill and Expertise: Mastery of skills and expertise in their respective fields.
Leadership and Collaboration: Leadership, collaboration, and mentoring efforts.
Recognition and Awards: Professional recognition, awards, and contributions to industry or society.
How will voting take place?
Voting will be a combination of public votes and the Awards Review Committee (ARC) assessments. Each person will be limited to one vote to prevent multiple votes from the same source.
How is this process fair and transparent?
Russell Bedford Assure Audit keeps an eye on the outcomes and audits them to ensure transparency.
What are the key dates to remember?
Nomination Deadline: July 31, 2024
Voting: Starts by September 1, 2024
Last Day for Voting: October 31, 2024
Awards Ceremony: December 2, 2024
What measures are in place to ensure a fair and transparent selection process?
Russell Bedford Assure Audit will closely monitor the nominations and voting process.
What is the role of the Awards Review Committee (ARC)?
The ARC is responsible for reviewing nominations, assessing candidates based on the established criteria, and ensuring the integrity and transparency of the selection process. The committee consists of industry experts and leaders in various fields.
For more details visit womanoftheyearawards.com or contact [email protected].
